Supply Chain Management
Resume:
Kevin J Bernard (C/V)
Katy, Texas 77494 USA
Home Phone: +1-281-***-****
Cell Phone: +1-832-***-****
Email: ******@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY:
Over twenty (20) years of experience within the midstream-offshore oil and gas industry, both in domestic and international markets, specializing in onshore and subsea marine construction projects, including heavy lift installations, abandonments / platform salvage, jackets and Plain Line End Manifolds-Terminals (PLEM / PLET), onshore / offshore pipeline installations, Subsea–Umbilicals–Risers–Flowlines (SURF), both rigid and flexible pipeline installations, flanges / hardware, ABS & API high strength-structural steel / stainless steel / copper-nickel / aluminum / heavy x-grade piping / custom fabrication and Saturation (SAT) / air diving services. Extensive hands-on experience and a wealth of knowledge within the Planning / Sourcing / Procurement-Supply Chain Management (PSCM) and Logistics function of goods / services from purchase-to-pay (P2P) / “cradle to grave” in corporate environment on large, high dollar / risk, subsea Engineering, Procurement, Installation, Commission (EPIC) "turnkey" projects internationally with key focus on integrity / ethics, budget / cost savings, corporate / project compliance, employee / supplier / client business relations, team leadership / management, driving performance / process improvement and operation efficiency. A highly energetic self-motivated individual who is passionate in his job function, listens very well, thinks outside the box, leads by example, motivates and earns the confidence of his fellow employees / staff, always encourages teamwork, drives high performance productivity and delivers sound results with authority and conviction. Also very much “solution oriented”, adapts and works very well with personnel of all nationalities while capable of working independently and continually maintaining a professional, company first attitude during stressful periods of extreme pressure, tight scheduling conflicts and critical deadline situations. International areas of experience include Mexico, Trinidad, Brazil and West Africa regions. QUALIFICATIONS:
Management & PSCM Team / Staff Leadership
PSCM & Material Control Procedure Development
Approved Vendor List (AVL), Vendor Performance Evaluation, Vendor Setup Thru Final Payment Process & Group Synergy Development
General Accounting & Project Cost Control Development
Cost Saving & Negotiation Strategies
Global Strategic Sourcing & 3PL (Third Party Logistics) Management in Rural Areas
Major Project Tendering / Estimating / Bid Planning & Coordination
Major Project PSCM & Sub-Contract Strategic Planning & Coordination
Major Project Purchase Order (PO), Work Order (WO) & Master Service Agreement
(MSA) Sub-Contract Development, Contract Negotiation, Execution & Management
Baltic International Maritime Council (BIMCO) Vessel Chartering Contract Negotiation, Execution & Management
International Freight-Forwarding / Logistics (Ground / Air / Sea) & National Government Importation Compliance Negotiation, Execution & Management
International Standard Organization (ISO) 9001 & Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance
Computer Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, J.D. Edwards, Maximo, EPICOR, QuickBooks, Great Plains and Services.Expediting.Material.Accounting. (SEMA) Page 2 of 4
WORK HISTORY:
2011-2015 OPI International Contractors, LTD (dba Offshore Contractors, Inc - West Africa Division)
Houston, Texas USA
Director, Procurement & Supply Chain Management:
Responsible for the management of all goods / services procured worldwide, international logistics and client free-issued material. Complete development, implementation and management of entire PSCM Group within Nigeria from the ground up with the development and execution of PSCM procedures and management of staff on $450M EPIC project for Shell Petroleum Development Company FYIP located in the Forcados Estuary area consisting of both onshore and offshore scopes of work. Over $12M cost savings during my tenure with company. All work was conducted in Nigeria, West Africa.
* Company folded in November 2015 *
2008-2011 Hallin Marine, LLC – West Africa Division (A Superior Energy Services Co.) Houston, Texas USA
Supply Chain Manager:
Responsible for the management, compliance / control of all goods / services procured, including international logistics and client free-issued material. Complete development and execution of PSCM procedure, general accounting / project control system, Vendor Pre- Qualification documents, AVL, shipment tracking system, etc. and management of staff on
$100M Chevron Cabinda Gulf Oil Company project located offshore in the Malongo Bay area. Also worked diligently with corporate legal group during the MSA / FCPA process and handled weekly air shipments of various supplies / equipment, from all corners of the globe into Angola. Procured company’s first air dive system worth $3M and arranged / managed the ocean freight of twenty (20) containers into Angola. Over $5M cost savings during my tenure with company. All work was conducted in Angola, West Africa. 2007-2008 Con-Dive, LLC (Corporate Office)
Houston, Texas USA
Purchasing & Logistics Manager:
Responsible for managing and controlling the procurement of all project specific / MRO goods, services, rental equipment, freight-forwarding / logistics, warehousing and management of staff while supporting a fleet of six (6) large, offshore vessels performing subsea construction work on various projects in various regions tallying up to $80M in revenue. Over $2M cost savings during my tenure with company. All work was conducted in US Gulf of Mexico (GOM), Mexico and Trinidad, West Indies. * Company folded in December 2008 *
2006-2007 Acergy (NAMEX Regional Office - formerly Stolt Offshore, Inc) Houston, Texas USA
Senior Purchaser:
Lead SCM Purchaser and assigned to the EPIC Chevron “Frade” project worth $350M located in Brazil. Responsible for the development and execution of project’s SCM Strategy and SCM Procurement / Subcontract Status Plan, procurement of all project specific and engineered goods / services and control of client free-issued material. Aggressively negotiate pricing, deliveries, terms and conditions with domestic and international suppliers, while utilizing contract pricing when available. Over $1M cost savings during my tenure with company and drafted Material Control Procedure for distribution within the region. All work was conducted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Page 3 of 4
2005-2006 APA Fabrication, Inc
Houma, Louisiana USA
Procurement Manager:
Responsible for managing and controlling the procurement of all goods and services with key focus on budget. Large portion of procurement included steel and pipe of various grades from standard to high-pressure and exotics. Complete design / development, implementation and execution of the procurement, cost control, profit / lost (P&L) tracking system and management of staff. Also made sales calls as needed and assigned as Project Manager to manage personnel for the execution of various services tallying up to $800K in revenue onboard Nabors Offshore work-over rig “Dolphin 109”. Over $350K cost savings during my tenure with company.
2004-2005 Stolt Offshore, Inc (North America & Mexico Regional Office - NAMEX) Houston, Texas USA
Senior Buyer:
Lead SCM Buyer and assigned to EPIC projects, British Gas “Dolphin Deep”, British Petroleum “Cannonball” and British Gas “NCMA 3A” worth a combined $450M. Responsible for the management / execution of SCM activities, processes between all projects in cooperation with each Project Management team member, monthly status reporting (PMSR), vendor evaluations, cost versus project budget, assisting subcontracts management team, implementation of necessary prime contract flow-downs to purchase order terms and conditions, organizing forecast milestone payment plans for large dollar purchases to cost control team for efficient payment to supplier, along with intricate role in the setup of SCM Group at the in-country worksite overseeing staff. Over $800K cost savings during my tenure with company. All work was conducted in Trinidad, West Indies. 1996-2004 Horizon Offshore, Inc (Corporate Office & ISO 9001 / formerly HLS International) Houston, Texas USA
Senior Buyer:
Responsible for the negotiating and procurement of project specific / MRO goods, services, offshore equipment, capital assets, rental equipment, etc. as required in support of company operations, while adhering to the department’s internal ISO 9001 policies and procedures. Also handled all steel and piping procurement, while working diligently alongside the Engineering / Technical Group of Naval Architects during large fabrication work scopes and was selected to company’s “Business Improvement Team” representing the Procurement Department. Supported several offshore EPIC projects tallying up to $150M in revenue and over $4M cost savings during my tenure with company. All work was conducted in US GOM, US Atlantic Coast, Mexico, Latin America and West Africa. 1995-1996 HLS International, Inc
Larose, Louisiana USA
Buyer:
Responsible for the negotiating and procurement of all necessary project specific / MRO goods including electrical, mechanical, etc. for company’s fleet of offshore marine vessels, lay-barges and dockside facilities, while also supervising the Shipping and Receiving Department to ensure material conformance. Also made sales calls as needed, coordinated crew changes and managed ground transportation for the shipping and receiving of various supplies, while maintaining a tidy, functional and operational warehouse. All work was conducted in US GOM.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING:
2007 University of Houston in Partnership w/The International Business & Trade Program – San Jacinto College (Supply Chain & Logistics Program) 2007 Acergy Group - Positive Attitude to Subsea Safety (PASS) Safety School 2006 Karrass (The Effective Negotiating Program)
2003 Institute for Supply Management (ISM) (Achievement Award, A.P.P. - Purchasing Process)
1991 South Lafourche High School Graduate
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
Jim Cole
Oil & Gas Consultant (former EVP / General Manager of OPI International) Phone: +1-281-***-****
Email: ******@***.***
Dave Agatha
Oil & Gas Consultant
Phone: +1-713-***-****
Email: *******@*******.***
Eric Ramsower
CH2M (Project Manager)
Phone: +1-281-***-****
Email: ****.********@****.***
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